Desertbound Sailor: Photoreal in the Dunes

Photorealistic scene of a sailor standing in a vast desert under a clear, pale blue sky. He wears a weathered navy service uniform with brass buttons, a brimmed cap, and a loosely tucked white shirt. A scarf flaps in the hot wind, and a rope belt with a brass buckle hangs by his side. In one arm he carries a rolled nautical chart and a brass compass; sextant rests in his hand. The desert around him ripples with wind-sculpted sand dunes, footprints, and heat haze. A distant mirage suggests a weathered wooden ship on the horizon. The lighting is bright midday sun, casting sharp shadows and warm golden tones on the sand, contrasting with the cool blues and grays of his uniform. Composition is cinematic and slightly low-angle, with the sailor gazing toward the horizon. Ultra-high detail: fabric weave, leather straps, salt-stinged textures, brass hardware, and fine sand particles. Optional subtle addition: a distant, ghostly ship mirage to hint at sea far away.